Kim Jong Un taps teenage daughter as ‘missile general’ for North Korea nuclear program: reports

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 2 min read 75% complete by Emma BusseyFebruary 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Kim Jong Un taps teenage daughter as ‘missile general’ for North Korea nuclear program: reports

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Reports from South Korean media indicate that Kim Jong Un's teenage daughter, believed to be 13 or 14, has been given a leadership role within North Korea's "Missile Administration," the organization overseeing the country's nuclear forces. Intelligence suggests she is acting as a "missile general director," receiving briefings and issuing directives, despite Jang Chang-ha being the officially listed director. South Korea's National Intelligence Service has also indicated that her public appearances suggest she is being positioned as a potential successor. Her reported promotion coincides with Kim Jong Un's continued emphasis on advancing North Korea's weapons programs, including the development of new missile systems and artillery. Kim was also recently re-elected general secretary of the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea.

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